School Bookkeeper: Financial Steward for Educational Impact

TrulyHired; Temple (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a School Bookkeeper to support the principal in managing the school’s financial resources. Responsibilities include maintaining accounts in the school system, processing payables, reconciling the bank, and producing quarterly financial reports.

The role requires 1–3 years in governmental accounting or similar setting, and a High School Diploma (college/technical degree preferred). Proficiency with Excel, Word, and mainframe systems is expected.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma; college/technical degree in accounting/finance preferred but not required.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years in governmental accounting or similar organization.
• Language Skills: Ability to communicate effectively regarding payment processes and financial matters.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply and interpret moderately complex mathematical concepts.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with accounting software; experience with Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all school funds in the appropriate system.
• Code and enter requisitions for county funds using the PO system.
• Receive goods, verify amounts and quantities; issue purchase orders with principal approval.
• Balance and run accounts payable checks weekly; reconcile school bank account and track investments.
• Prepare quarterly financial reports for central office and respond to open records requests.
• Maintain accounting document files and open records documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Technical skills with accounting tools

Education

High School Diploma

Accounting/Finance degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Mainframe systems

Electronic adding machine

Job description

TrulyHired is seeking a School Bookkeeper to support the principal in managing the school’s financial resources. Responsibilities include maintaining accounts in the school system, processing payables, reconciling the bank, and producing quarterly financial reports.

The role requires 1–3 years in governmental accounting or similar setting, and a High School Diploma (college/technical degree preferred). Proficiency with Excel, Word, and mainframe systems is expected.